2018 · Q115
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The Holy Grail.
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- AThe pious place of worship
- BAn important object or goal
- CA very important place
- DSomeone’s destination of life
Explanation
'The Holy Grail' is a greatly desired and sought-after object or goal. Options (a) and (c) take 'holy' literally as a place of worship, while (d) 'destination of life' is too broad and vague. Hence (b) is correct.